Drapery hanger



Oct.l 4, 1938. w. CLEVELAND 2,132,067

DRAPERY HANGER Filed sept. 25, 1957 s sheets-sheet '1 v Inventor 27a-Xiang Yeafeiazzd/b orneys Oct. 4, 1938. W, CLEVELAND 2,132,967

DRAPERY HANGER A iorneys Oct. 4, 1938. W, CLEVELAND 2,132,067

` DRAPERY HANGER Filed Sept. 25, 1937 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 ZZ- .ff/"ozE-/ By A; www gm torneys Patented Oct. 4, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT oFFlcEf DRAPERY HANGER William Cleveland, New York, N. Y.

Application September 25, 1937, Serial No. 165,757

1 Claim.

The invention to be hereinafter specifically described and claimed relates to that field of prior inventions embodying various fixtures and structures to facilitate the hanging of various styles of draperies, and the primary object is to provide a structurally unique and comparatively novel means to expedite initial placement and periodical exchange of curtains, draperies and valances.

Y As implied by the preceding general statement of thev invention, I am sufficiently conversant with the present state of the art to appreciate that structures have heretofore been provided to accomplish the same general result. I aim, 5 therefore, to provide what is believed to be a structurally distinct and more satisfactory arrangement while at the same time remaining within the realm of competitive simplicity and eiliciency.

Briefly, the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a horizontally extensible carriage unit and cooperable track units possessing the necessary requisites to accomplish the de sired results. 5 Other features and advantages of the invention will become readily apparent from the companion illustrative drawings and the succeeding particular description of the parts thereof.

In the drawings, wherein I utilize like numerals to designate like parts throughout the views:

Figure 1 is a front elevational View of a conventional sliding sash-equipped window construction illustrating how the invention is applied and used.

Figure 2 is a horizontal section taken approximately on the plane of the line 2 2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of one of the relatively fixed track or guide units.

Figure 4 is a perspective View of one of the 1guide rods and the associated complemental deails.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary View, in section and elevation showing the essential features and 45 their relative arrangement and association.

Figure 6 is a detail section which may be said to be taken approximately on the plane of theV line 6 6 of Figure 5.

Figure '7 is a similar View on the line 'I 'I of Figure 5.

Figure 8 is a detail section on the line 8 8 of Figure 9.

Figure 9 is an elevational view observing the open side of the track and guide rod means with certain parts omitted for clearness of illustration,

Figure 10 is a detail View of a slight modification.

Attention is first directed to Figure 3 wherein the numeral II designates what may be conveniently called the relatively fixed track unit. I employ two of these units and they, are duplicates and channel-shaped in cross sectional form as shown to advantage in Figure 2. The channel portion is conveniently indicated by the numeral I2 and it will be observed that the inturned ends I3 are provided with apertures I4. Extending beyond the ends I3 are apertured attaching ears I5 which may be screwed or otherwise fastened to the window frame construction. Located in each track is a guide rod I 6 and as seen in Figure 9 this has its threaded ends extending through the apertures I 4 to accommodate retaining nuts I1.

I next call attention to they part unitarily denoted as the carriage and indicated by the nu` meral I8. This phase of the invention is in effect the slidable drapery hanger unit. It comprises a pair of substantially duplicate rectangular blocksl I9 and 2U and these have their outer ends fitted and slidable between they embracing flanges of the channel-shaped tracks II. 'I'here is an adapter socket 2| fitted in the block 20 as illustrated in Figure 5 and this serves to accommodate a rod 22 telescoping into a companion sleeve hanger unit I8 is in an elevated position at the y top of the window frame. When initially placing the draperies in position, however, it is desirable to drop the carriage to an elevation so that the curtains can be attached while standing on the ioor. This is the very essence of the invention which obviates the necessity of climbing upon ladders and other makeshift devices and minimizes the .likelihood of injuring the person hanging the draperies.

In order to facilitate raising and lowering the hanger unit I 8 adjusting and retaining means are provided.

Y The adjusting and retaining means is duplicated on each side of the structure and comprises in each instance a depending reach rod 25, this extending parallel to the guide rod I6. On the lower end thereof is a block-like grip 26 and this has fastened thereto as at 21 a spring retaining c1ip-28. The clip is made of spring metal and has an aperture surrounding the stationary guide rod I6 as illustrated in Figure 5. Thus by canting or tilting the clip it provides the necessary friction grip. To facilitate the gripping action, it is desirable to utilize a coiled pressure spring 29 and to promote ease of operation the free end of the clip is curved or bent as at 30 to cooperate with a similarly curved portion on the ,grip-*2.6.

This provides a handy finger pieceto/ expedite Y action. Generally speaking/this spring pressed friction clip is not new except in its association withV the features disclosed in Figure 5.

In practice it is possible through the medium of the reach. rod or operating member 25 and retaining devices to lower the hanger unit I8 to the desired elevation. Then the draperies can bejproperlyapplied after which the complete structurecan be lifted to the desired elevation for display purposes. I

In some instances it has been found desirable to use carriage slides or blocks of the type seen lin Figure 10. I-Iere the block is' slotted or formed with a kerf as indicated at the point 3|. Consequently, the furcations in this arrangement may straddle the Vadjacent flange or wall of the-en casing track l l. The principal purpose here is to provide the studs 24 so that they are located in the position to place ,the brackets (that is drapery brackets and fixtures, not shown) in a position inalignment with the track. Some people have found that it is desirable to use blocksKof this type with the studs so a-rranged so that the draperies Vwill hang down and substantially shield or cover the otherwise unsightly track unit III. In principle; however, the construction is the same as that already described.

lIt is thought that the description taken in connection with the drawings will enable a clear understanding of the invention to be had. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unadapted to be attachedrto opposite sides of a window frame in vertical parallel positions and with their open sides facing, a vertically extending guide rodin each track unit spaced inwardly from the open side of the unit to be concealed therein fromV the front of Vthe unit, a pair of elongated rectangular blocklike carriages extending horizontally out of said track units, respectively, each carriage having an outer end sleeved onto the guide rod of the Vrelated track units for vertical sliding movement of the carriage thereon into different set positions, said outer end fitting flush in the related track units to Yprovide against lateral play of the carriage relative thereto, artelescopic rod connection between the inner ends of said carriages, and means to releasably secure each carriage in different Vset positions on itsrelated guide rod comprising nger grip member pivotallyV mounted on the lower end of the depending rod beneath the thumb grip member and normally frictionally engaging the guide rod.

WILLIAM CLEVELAND. 

